Sangamon County IL Archives News.....Horrible Death of a Drunken Man August 18, 1868
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Hillsdale Standard (Michigan) August 18, 1868
AUGUST 18, 1868

HORRIBLE DEATH OF A DRUNKEN MAN

Springfield, Aug., 13.  A man named Benjamin Robinson supposed to be a 
resident of Auburn, Ill, was run over and killed this forenoon at the depot of 
the Great Western Railroad, in this city.  Deceased was under the influence of 
whiskey, and was seated on the platform, his head resting on his hands and his 
feet on the rail.  An engine and tender, switching backward at the time slowly 
struck him on the head, and threw him on the track, the wheels passing several 
times over his body, and turning him over as the engine moved.  His arms were 
severed from the body, his legs broken in several places, his feet mashed, and 
he was altogether so badly mangled that he hardly held together till confined
[?].  Strange as it may seem, he spoke several words after the tragedy, and 
gave his name and residence.  An inquest has been held and the remains are at 
the Court House for identification.

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